Description
A light and refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
1 cucumber, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Add the torn fresh basil leaves and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute mozzarella with dairy-free cheese alternatives such as cashew cheese or vegan mozzarella.
If using regular tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes, ensure they are cut into bite-sized pieces.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
If you'd like more protein, consider adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
